House advances budget bill as opposition presses for referendum on electoral reform

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1. deflected
   Democratic ReformRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses consultations and criticizes prior government instead of addressing referendum commitment.That is exactly the kind of engagement the previous government did none of.
2. deflected
   Democratic ReformRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer rejects referendum as too simple without committing to one or addressing the minister's quote.This process is more complex than the "yes or no" of a referendum.
3. misdirected
   Democratic ReformRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer shifts to criticizing prior electoral changes and voter rejection rather than addressing referendum or minister's statement.Canadians made themselves heard in the general election, rejecting not just the platform the other party put forward, but its entire approach
4. deflected
   Democratic ReformMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer highlights openness and multiple voices but avoids any referendum commitment or truth assessment.Unlike the Conservative way of doing things, where only one person's opinion mattered in any discussion or proposal, many people in our party are involved in examining important issues.
5. deflected
   Democratic ReformMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer emphasizes engaged caucus and consultation without addressing referendum demand or caucus quotes.We, the members of the Liberal Party, listen to Canadians, discuss our different perspectives, and, together, build the best approach for Canadians in a consultative and collaborative manner.
6. misdirected
   Physician-Assisted DyingMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer pivots to praising Senate independence instead of addressing bill constitutionality or amendments.I thank the hon. member for her comments about the excellent work done by the independent voices in the Senate
7. partly answered
   Physician-Assisted DyingMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer defends the bill's balance and consultations but does not address specific calls for amendments.That is the balance we have struck, and we are proud of it.
8. deflected
   Physician-Assisted DyingMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer reiterates balance and consultations while criticizing NDP free vote instead of committing to fixes.Unfortunately, it is disappointing that the NDP did not allow themselves a free vote on this issue.
9. deflected
   Physician-Assisted DyingMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses balance and amendments but avoids tabling any legal opinion.We look forward to hearing the deliberations that the Senate is carrying forward on this same piece of legislation.
10. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates the need for broad support and committee work without addressing the referendum implication.we will not move forward on any reform to our electoral system without the broad support of Canadians.
11. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats a three-step process and avoids confirming or denying support for a referendum.The third step is where my hon. colleague is at, which is determining whether or not the recommended reforms have the broad buy-in of Canadians.
12. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer points to committee work and broad support but does not address holding a referendum.the amended motion that the NDP put on the table late last week allows for the committee to investigate ways of determining how to engage the broad support of Canadians.
13. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes hearing from Canadians via committee but sidesteps the yes-or-no referendum question.
14. misdirected
    Democratic ReformMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the prior government's process instead of addressing the referendum request.I totally understand why bringing a committee forward to hear from Canadians is a strange concept to them.
15. deflected
    Democratic ReformMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reiterates hearing from Canadians and calls for constructive contribution without answering on a referendum.Our hope is that all 338 members in this House will advocate on behalf of their constituents and contribute constructively to the substance of electoral reform.
16. partly answered
    Physician-Assisted DyingMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses balancing views and protecting the vulnerable but does not commit to changing course on the bill.We have sought to find a balance between the diversity of views and perspectives in this country, balancing personal autonomy and protecting the vulnerable.
17. partly answered
    Physician-Assisted DyingMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the need for a framework and listening to Canadians but does not directly respond to whether a new compliant bill will be produced.We have certainly listened to the voices of Canadians, and it is the voices of Canadians who have contributed toward Bill C-14 .
18. deflected
    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked John McKay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses managing a capability gap and obligations but avoids confirming or denying a broken promise on competition.Accordingly, we are proceeding forward on this matter, and we will be moving toward a decision soon.
19. deflected
    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked John McKay (Liberal). loaded question.The answer blames the previous government for the gap and defends the decision process without addressing the misleading claim or competition promise.unfortunately, due to the inaction of the previous government, we are developing a capability gap, and that capability gap needs to be managed.
20. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked John McKay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer focuses on lost time and the need to decide but does not confirm the purchase or cite expert advice.As a consequence, we are now approaching a situation where we have a capability gap.
21. misdirected
    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked John McKay (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the previous government for creating the gap instead of addressing risks or the invented urgency claim.getting a question from the Conservative Party, having manufactured, in effect, this capability gap, is ironic in the extreme.
22. deflected
    National DefenceMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked John McKay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer blames prior inaction on the CF-18 decision but does not outline when a transparent process will be put in place.Had the previous government actually done something more than get in and out of photo ops, possibly we would not actually be talking about this at this point.
23. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked John McKay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the broken procurement system and states a decision process is underway but does not specify when an open tender will occur.Accordingly, we are proceeding with the decision process, and hopefully we will have a decision soon.
24. answered
    Immigration, Refugees, and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the plan by citing funding allocated specifically for language training as a priority.That is why the government has funded $600 million for settlement in 2016-17.
25. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees, and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses language training efforts and child care needs but does not confront the specific claim of gender inequity or lack of plan.We understand there is more work to do in that area, but we are working very hard through the settlement agencies to provide that funding to support language training for everybody.
26. deflected
    Foreign AffairsTony Clement (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to improving the Canada-China relationship and human rights advocacy without addressing the specific incidents or demands raised.This is why we need to make progress in every aspect, including human rights, including the rule of law.
27. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). loaded question.The answer begins correcting factual claims about silence on human rights but is cut off before fully addressing the core question.there are two erroneous things in the member's comments.
28. answered
    Foreign AffairsEd Fast (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly quotes the minister's press conference statement on human rights and explains meeting practices.In our international engagement Canada will continue to champion the values of pluralism, democracy, inclusive and accountable governance and respect for diversity and universal human rights.
29. partly answered
    Dairy IndustryMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer notes consultations on TPP and future compensation but does not address enforcement of existing dairy import regulations.we are consulting with dairy farmers across Canada on the trans-Pacific partnership.
30. deflected
    Canadian HeritageMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes general support for Canadian content and trade talks but avoids the specific contradiction on digital platform policies.For years, our approach during trade talks has always been to maintain our capacity and to support cultural and creative industries.
31. deflected
    Small BusinessMr. Phil McColeman (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer focuses on retirement dignity and GIS/OAS changes but does not address small business tax rate or CPP concerns raised.we are focused on ensuring that Canadians have the opportunity to retire in dignity.
32. deflected
    Small BusinessKevin Sorenson (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates CPP enhancement for retirement but sidesteps the payroll tax hike and small business tax rate issues.I would like to remind the member opposite that we are trying to enhance the Canada pension plan.
33. deflected
    PensionsMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes enhancing pensions without addressing the tax increase question.I am working with the provinces in order to help Canadians retire with dignity.
34. partly answered
    International TradeGerry Ritz (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains positions on both TPP and China but does not address prioritization.We will come to a position on that when the time is right.
35. partly answered
    InfrastructureMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms commitment and notes progress but does not confirm the 2020 timeline.
36. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts blame to the prior government instead of addressing consultations or band member input.We have to do it their way, not the way the Conservatives did it.
37. deflected
    Softwood LumberMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general negotiations without addressing the Quebec exemption request.We are working together to ensure that we get an agreement that is good for Canada.
38. misdirected
    Mirabel Airport LandsMr. Simon Marcil (Bloc) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes the sale process without addressing right of first refusal or an apology.Parcels will be offered in accordance with the policy on management of real property.
39. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the issue and signals an upcoming update but gives no firm timeline for rejoining.We recognize the important work done by the UN Convention to Combat Desertification and look forward to updating the House soon, possibly on June 17 itself.